Tag: Fema

In a surprise to no one, two FEMA officials have been charged with fraud and bribery for trying to make themselves rich off of the devastation of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico by helping a company that received $1.8 billion in government contracts. According to reporting by The Washington Post,…

In a rare nod to the disabled community, President Trump signed into law a bill that would require the federal government to ensure the safety of people with disabilities during times of disasters such as hurricanes, fires, and other crises. A new committee will be tasked to create protocols. The…

Pamela Taylor, a former Clay County Development Corp. director who became known for her racist insult against former First Lady Michelle Obama, is going to jail. “Pamela Taylor, 57, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, two months of home confinement, and a $10,000 fine for making multiple false statements…

An astounding 20,000 pallets of unopened bottled water was discovered on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. As Puerto Ricans were desperately looking for the precious resource and dying due to a lack thereof, millions of bottles of water sat waiting to be distributed. FEMA, in the aftermath of devastating…

President Trump actually boasted on Tuesday about the shortcomings that killed 3,000 Puerto Ricans during, and after, Hurricane Maria last September. He said that while the response to hurricanes in Texas and Florida got excellent grades, “I think that Puerto Rico was an incredible, unsung success.” Trump said the island…

Less than 24 hours ago, Puerto Rican officials released a triumphant statement declaring that after 11 months the island’s electricity was fully restored. This would mark the ending of the longest blackout in history. The restoration of power for more than 160,000 Puerto Rican homes that were damaged or destroyed…

Many of Puerto Rico’s 3.4 million residents remain without electricity or safe drinking water weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island. But FEMA has determined this information is not important enough to be on its website. FEMA, which stands for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was reporting this information up…

As Texans continue to reel in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, those on the autism spectrum face a unique set of challenges. For a population that thrives on routine, a natural disaster could throw them off their game. This is why advocates have stepped up their efforts to provide every…